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Split childcare, medical, dental, and extracurricular expenses proportionate to each parent's income under s.7 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines.
Estimate only — not legal advice. The Table support amount is separate and calculated additionally.In Ontario, special or extraordinary expenses under section 7 of the Child Support Guidelines — such as childcare, health costs, and post-secondary tuition — are shared by the parents in proportion to their incomes, on top of the base table child support. If one parent earns 60% of the parents' combined income, they generally pay 60% of an eligible section 7 expense, calculated on the net cost after subsidies, tax credits, and any contribution from the child.
Unlike the base Table amount, s.7 expenses are typically split based on each parent's share of combined income — not 50/50.
Childcare, medical/dental not covered by insurance, extracurricular activities, tutoring, and post-secondary education can all qualify.
Expenses are shared net of any tax deduction, credit, or subsidy the receiving parent gets — not the gross cost.
Courts expect documented, reasonable expenses. Keep receipts and communicate with the other parent before incurring large s.7 costs.
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